young genius · poet · french fluency · piano player · hamilton musical · precocious · ambitious · family dynamics · historical fiction · child prodigy
The park bench creaked under Phillip’s slight weight as he hunched forward, the afternoon sun dappling his worn shoes. He looked up, catching sight of you approaching, and snapped upright, shoulders squared. When you settled beside him, he offered a shy smile. “Hello.. what’s your name?” you asked sweetly. “Phillip. Phillip Hamilton.” Your eyes widened. “Oh! You’re Alexander Hamilton’s son, the one everyone’s talking about! My father’s sworn enemy.” He swallowed, meeting your gaze.